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August 12, 2008

The One Sheet
Volume 08, Issue 8.0

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Welcome to The One Sheet!  It will bring you
current chapter news, a schedule of upcoming events, and general membership happenings until such time as the WIFT Web site can be redesigned and become the hub of all things that our members and colleagues need to know to better manage their creative lifestyle and daily schedule.  Please feel free to forward this to your non-member colleagues. Invite them to join WIFT and get on our email list.
 
Our members are our most valued asset,
and it is our goal to make WIFT your most valued member organization.
 
Volunteer and make a difference!  
Calendar of WIFT Houston Events
AUGUST 2008
  • TUESDAY, AUGUST 19--WIFT'S SPOTLIGHT EVENT
THE EDITING COMPANY & LOCKE BRYAN PRODUCTIONS
  Present

SUMMER "SIZZLE & BUZZ" MIXER
August 19th from 5:30 PM TO 7:30 PM 
COME PARTY ON THE PLAZA!
(AIR CONDITIONED, OF COURSE) 
Complimentary Beer, Wine & Snacks 

Locke Bryan Productions
800 Bering Drive, Ste. 101
Houston 77057 
 
Plus, A Hot Topic for A Hot Night: High Definition Video Production!
It's a fact of life for the production community. the market for HD production will only grow larger. Seems simple enough, until the realization sets in that there are many varieties of HD that can be delivered as a final product. Your production life can, in fact, get simpler with some basic understanding about the current generation of HD cameras. Where have they been and where are they going?
 
Hint:  Everything revolves around looking through the lens of workflow!  
Hardware:  JVC HD cameras and monitors will be set up for
hands-on examinations and questions.
20-minute presentations on HD technology at
6:00 PM, and again at 6:30 PM
 
 Presenters
TI BROADCAST SOLUTIONS GROUP
Scott Burch and Karen Westbrook

It's presented by Nancy Clinton of The Editing Company and Camille Bryan, of Locke Bryan Productions.  There's much to learn about HD technology and this WIFT Spotlight Event will cut to the chase.   
 
Member Cost: $10.00; Non-Members: $20.00. (New members signing up at check-in can save $10 on price of admission).  There's sure to be a cool one waiting for you. Get some networking in, and ask a friend to come with you.  It's Tuesday, August 19th! 
 
[YOU MAY CUT & PASTE THE ABOVE EVENT INFO AND SEND TO YOUR FRIENDS, AND CERTAINLY ALL PRODUCERS, DIRECTORS, EDITORS, AND OF COURSE, DP'S AND VIDEOGRAPHERS.  They will welcome this information.]
 
DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR NAMING EDUCATIONAL SERIES & WINNING THE DINNER-FOR-FOUR PRIZE--
You've got a bit longer to submit your ideas on what to call our new educational program series. What would grab attention?Sovino Wines 
 
A committee of WIFT members will select a name f rom those submissions, and the person with the "winning name" will receive a $100 gift card from So Vino Bistro & Wine Bar good towards Dinner For Four. Visit www.sovinowines.com for information on a unique variety of wine and dinner options. Set aside a few minutes and brainstorm or collaborate with friends.  Then submit your best ideas by e-mail to Marc Isaacs at wordmasseur@comcast.net no later than Friday, August 15th.  The winning selection will be announced at the August 19th Mixer at Locke Bryan Productions.  Good Luck!  

 
SEPTEMBER 2008 
  • TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9--WIFT'S BREAKFAST RAP!

    Members Only (new members welcome to join-up here), from 8:30 to 10:30 AM at The Black Walnut, 5510 Morningside Dr. in the Village.  No cost except what you order.  Call up a member and get together at the Breakfast RAP!  Bring a New Member.

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  • DATE TBA--WIFT'S SPOTLIGHT EVENT

WIFT's 13th Birthday Celebration is in the making, so stay alert for new updates. The occasion provides the perfect opportunity to say a sincere and well-deserved "Thank You" and show our appreciation to our Immediate Past President Cynthia Hand Neely (2000-2008) for her long-standing service and dedication to the organization, a period that spans a decade. 

The occasion is also a time to remind us of the valued service of each of our past presidents:  Founding President Melody Moss, followed by Merideth Melville, Linda Lowe, and Gudrun Klein. 
 
  • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11--HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE, DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS INVITES WIFT MEMBERS...

Corporate Member HCC, Department of Fine Arts invites WIFT Houston Members to an Evening Lecture and Demonstration with Mark Holden.  Mr. Holden, a well-established Hollywood film and commercial music composer, and Native Houstonian, is coming to HCC-NW, on Thursday, September 11. 

 He will discuss his music and show video clips.  Mark is an Emmy award-winning composer. His production company in Los Angeles can be accessed at http//musicomm.net. Many Houstonians will remember him as the musical composer of "Scrooge" which TUTS presented as its annual Christmas production for years.
 
WIFT Houston members are invited to attend the evening program free of charge. Please call Dr. Aubrey Tucker, at 713-718-5622, for more information.
 
OCTOBER 2008 
  • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14--WIFT'S BREAKFAST RAP!

Members Only (new members welcome to join-up here), from 8:30 to 10:30 AM at The Black Walnut, 5510 Morningside Dr. in the Village.  No cost except what you order.  Call up a member and get together at the Breakfast RAP!  

 
NOVEMBER 2008  
  • SAVE THE DATE--THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6--ANOTHER SPOTLIGHT EVENT
The always popular "ASK THE AGENTS" returns this year at 6:00 PM to  9:00 PM at Houston Community College, Town & Country Performing Arts Center.  Representatives from Houston's top talent agencies will provide your "need to know" information on being represented in Houston. 
 
Cost:  WIFT Members and HCC Students, $15.00; General Public, $25.00.  Join WIFT now and save!
Member News, Views, and Happenings
Reported
by WIFT Members
 
Friday Night Lights Update--Native Houstonian and Bellaire resident Brandon SmithBrandon Smith, represented by Pastorini-Bosby, has landed a recurring role as Principal Clint Trucks on "Friday Night Lights."  Brandon has been acting professionally and internationally for 45 years.  He will join Blue Deckert (Coach Mac McGill), also represented by Pastorini-Bosby, in Austin, as "Friday Night Lights" films its third season.  The series stars Kyle Chandler. DirecTV will air "Friday Night Lights" this fall. The same episodes will air on NBC beginning in January of 2009.
Pastorini-Bosby is thrilled to announce the promotion of Cindi Davis Andress to Vice President of Operations. She will now be a part of the management team at PB. "We have watched Cindi grow from the day she started with us. Now an agent at PB for just over 10 years, she came to us a young college student filled with enthusiasm, passion for the industry, and a great vision for continued growth of Pastorini-Bosby," adds Jenny Bosby.  Cindi will continue as an agent while taking a more active role in the long-range planning for the agency. We can also report that she will be joining WIFT Houston! More good news from Jenny Bosby.  Thank you Pastorini-Bosby.  
New Members recently joining WIFT are Samantha Shilo, who is with Vida Vision in Galveston, with producing and writing interests; Tasha Harman, with acting and print modeling experience; and Trish Rigdon, who brings much experience as an educator in theatre, as well as producing, directing, and costume designing. She has a Masters in Fine Arts from University of Houston. Additionally, we welcome back Ellen Susman, host and producer of the PBS show "Balancing Your Life," which is on in 86 markets. WIFT Houston welcomes you! Now we hope you will make  the effort to meet our other members, and support our events. Thank you James Huston and Tahl Rozycki for your referrals. 
Marc Isaacs reports, "With the style and grace we're accustomed to from Page Parkes Eveleth, she recently shared her wonderful story about creating a family through adoption with Deborah Duncan on 'Great Day Houston.'" 

Pastorini-Bosby actor Jalene Mack has been cast in Universal's "Hurricane Season."  Directed by Billy Ray (Breach, Shattered Glass), the film is set a year after Hurricane Katrina. Al Collins, a high school basketball coach, assembles a team of players who had previously attended five different schools before the disaster and leads them on a path to the state championship. Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker (pictured with Jalene) plays the title role. Other notable cast members are Isaiah Washington (Grey's Anatomy) and Bow Wow. 

Pastorini-Bosby actors Julin and Denise Williamson have been cast inJulin_Denise Williams PB the ensemble comedy "Mardi Gras" for Screen Gems and Sony Motion Picture Group. Shot in New Orleans, the film follows three college buddies who go to New Orleans looking for a good party and find much more. The film stars Carmen Electra and Nicholas D'Agosto (Heroes, Election).

Member Laura N. Peņa, Marketing & Promotions Director and Public Affairs Director at the Houston Disney Radio station, has been transferred to New Mexico by Disney.  She is now the new station manager at Radio Disney Albuquerque. It's yet another "our loss, their gain," situation, and we wish her much success with her promotion.
 
If you haven't joined TXMPA already, and if you want to help stop this outbound migration, now would be the time to go to
www.txmpa.org and join the effort to protect your business.

Member Linda Mazzagatti announced a change of office address.  Though her law office remains in the same building, the suite number has changed. She's now on the 9th floor at 6750 W. Loop S., Ste. 995, Bellaire, TX  77401-4112.  

August 18--Adult Casting Director Workshop--7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.  WIFT Member Michelle Fitzgerald has over 15 years in the film and television industry with experience in all facets of programming, production and casting.  Learn self-marketing technique, cold reading technique, audition technique, casting office etiquette and more. Learn what it takes to book the job. Houston Academy of Dramatic Arts, 11525 Todd Rd., Ste. 200, Houston TX  77055. Class size is limited. For further information, call 713-316-9800.

Lone Star Actors Studio will hold a series of workshops through 2008. For a complete list of courses and instructors log onto their Web site, www.lonestaractorsstudio.com. For additional information contact WIFT Member Eleese Lester at eleeselester@authentic-communication.com, or 713-502-8120.  All workshops, except Voice Acting Workshops are held at 1535 W. Loop S., 1st Floor, in Houston.   

August 23--Screenwriting Workshop.  WIFT Member Tom Vaughn will teach his acclaimed screenwriting workshop at The University of Houston on August 23, at 10:00 AM.  For further information and to register, visit the Web site at www.storyandplot.com. 

September 23--SWAMP SALON.  Want an update on the Astrodome Studio Compaign?  WIFT Member, and Past President Cynthia Neely will be guest speaker on the topic at SWAMP's September Salon, Tuesday, September 23, 2008.  Southwest Alternate Media Project offices are located at 1519 W. Main, Houston  77006.  The salon begins with a "Mix, Mingle & Munch" at 6:30 PM, and the presentation by Cynthia will begin at 7:30 PM.  You'll want to be there!

November 15--9:00 PM--CD Release Party at Cezanne.  The CD Release Party for Corporate Member, Houston Community College, Department of Fine Arts Chair, Dr. Aubrey Tucker will be at Cezanne, 4100 Montrose, Houston 77006.  Live performances by Aubrey Tucker (trombone), Joe LoCascio (piano), David Craig (bass), and Sebastian Whittaker (drums).  Celebrate the occasion and enjoy some fine music at one of Houston's top jazz venues.  Cost:  $10.00.

Next Level Acting Studios, founded by nearly 30-year Hollywood veteran working actor Deke Anderson, now offers multiple weekly professional acting classes for adults and children in both Houston and The Woodlands. Dynamic class formats vary from week to week, and many involve intensive on camera work. For more information, visit their Web site, www.nextlevelacting.com, or call 936-321-2565.  
Thanks to an offer extended by Marian Luntz, Film Programmer and Curator at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, WIFT Houston was a proud co-sponsor of the "August Evening" pre-release screening Saturday, August 9, at the museum's Brown Auditorium.  If you missed the opportunity to see this "bitter-sweet" feature on life and family hopefully you will be at its Houston opening in theaters this fall. It's a story of an aging undocumented farm worker named Jaime and his young, widowed daughter-in-law, Lupe, as their lives are thrown into upheaval. Lupe is more of a daughter to Jaime than his own children, and the two try to stick together...but change is inevitable.

August EveningWe congratulate all the filmmakers, but none more than our own WIFT member Connie Hill, who thought so much of this project that she took a leave of absence from her position as Director InterActive Education with PBS to produce this movie, along with Rice graduate Jason Wehling.
 
It was written, directed, and edited by Chris Eska, a two-time recipient of the Texas Filmmakers Production Fund, who took his first trip to L.A. a decade ago as a winner of the Texas Filmmakers Showcase. Alfred Cervantes conducted the Q&A following the screening.and it provided a candid discussion of the many challenges and hardships endured through the making of quality low-budget movies. It screened to a full house Saturday, and you'll have another opportunity to see it in theaters later this year. You can still help the process by telling friends, and going to the theater and supporting this deserving project.   
WIFT Houston Updates From Your President

jolene
 
We're in the "dog days of summer," but you would never know it from all the activity being generated by your Board.  

The WIFT Executive Board has added two new members:  Nancy Clinton and Melody Moss.  Both are charter members of our soon-to-be 13-year old organization.  Nancy is a recurring board member who comes to our aid when called upon.  She Chairs both our Bylaws Committee and our Nominating/Election Committee.  Melody was the Founding President of what was the Houston Chapter of Women In Film, which later officially became Women In Film & Television.  She now Chairs our Volunteer Committee.  We are grateful that they are continuing their support of the organization they helped  form.  WIFT Houston now has a total of 13 board members.  

The Board has taken charge of planning upcoming events for the remainder of this year.  Marc Isaacs planned the July event with Molina's Catering"Gone In 30 Seconds," and provided a really fun and informative evening.  The Drake management and staff were the best.  What a location for creative minds to go full tilt!  Our gratitude to The Drake for giving us the audience Drake opportunity.  Molina's Catering also deserves a hand of applause.  The evening's repast far exceeded our expectations.  Lorenzo, manager of Molina's Catering, definitely sent no one away hungry.  Marc and colleague Kevin Tumlinson  inspired those present to take a new look at the way we network, and brand ourselves.  
 
The table prepared by Molina's Catering was beautiful, and delicious, and appreciated.  Enjoying it (above) are Hospitality Chair Julie Furnas (l) and Yi Tian (r).   WIFT Members participating in the interactive program from left to right are Tasha Harman, Kay Salem, Julie Furnas, and Ben Johnson. 
[Photos courtesy of Heather Leigh Jackson, Photographic Design Lab.]  
 
Nancy Clinton and Camille Bryan will host the August Spotlight Event at Locke Bryan Productions.  It's the Summer "Sizzle & Buzz" Mixer with a splash of HD Technology.  Cool down on the plaza with beer, wine, and snacks provided by Corporate Member Locke Bryan Productions, and check out the cool equipment and presentation by special guests Scott Burch and Karen Westbrook of TI Broadcast Solutions Group.  

On November 6, Tina Cohen will chair the return of the popular annually presented "Ask The Agents" program featuring representatives from all the major Houston talent agencies.  Whether you already have an agent, or it's your next goal to achieve, or you have a child or other family member who thinks they want to get before the cameras, this is the chance to find out all!  It will be held at Houston Community College Town & Country Performing Arts Center. 
 
WIFT Houston has also decided to give up its office space in the Houston Piano Company Building in the Heights for the greater good.  Corporate member Next Level Acting Studios can make good use of the WIFT space; so by September 1, WIFT will again be without an office.  It's not a bad thing, however.  Hopefully our next move will occur early in 2009, and it will be to a more functional space and location for us, and if we can dream a bit, maybe we'll be ready for a  part-time office assistant.  We do have some long-range plans that include (with your help) growing the organization. 

Do thank your board members for their dedication and active participation!  They are Marc Isaacs, Vice President; Melannie O'Connor, Secretary; Karron Wardwell, Treasurer, Jenny Bosby, Camille Bryan, Nancy Clinton, Tina Cohen, Page Parkes Eveleth, Yankie Grant, Heather Leigh Jackson, Melody Moss, and Patricia Nilsson.  
 
We're making progress in getting those committees formed.  Thank our members who step forward and volunteer.  Since the July e-newsletter, we've added the Hospitality Chair, Julie Furnas-Schuller, and Co-chair Nicole Fellers.   Your willingness to offer your valuable time is appreciated by all.  And there will be more to thank as we move forward. 

We also wish to thank Sanjay Patel and Heather Leigh Jackson of Photographic Design Lab, a Corporate Member, for their efforts in bringing the WIFT Web site current.  There's much more to be done, but we'll get there.  The plan is to have the WIFT Houston online Member Directory up again before the month is over, and a complete makeover following that. 
 
AN EASY WAY TO HELP WIFT HOUSTON
 
Randalls Good Neighbor Program Helps WIFT Houston.  For several years Randalls Food Market and Pharmacy have been in partnership with WIFT Houston through its Good Neighbor Program.  You can stop by your closest Randall's store and link WIFT's Account Number 8870 to YOUR Remarkable Card.  The more people who link their Remarkable Card to WIFT's number, the more money WIFT will receive.   Do take the time to stop by the Courtesy Booth of your Randalls Store (just once to set it up) and further support WIFT in this manner.  
 
Please contact Volunteer Committee Chair Melody Moss at martinimoss@yahoo.com if you have time to volunteer in any capacity.    
 
Contact your Membership Chair Yankie Grant at yankiegrant@sbcglobal.net, if you would like to refer a new member.

Contact the Membership Directory Chair (print edition) Tina Cohen at tinacohen18@aol.com, if you haven't picked up your 2008 directory yet.  She lives in Bellaire and you can make arrangements to meet her.   
 
Join the Breakfast RAP! group when you can spare the time.  These sessions are really going well. They're casual, friendly,  and fun--small enough to get to know one another.  It's the second Tuesday of each month.  
 
I look forward to seeing you Tuesday, August 19th at our "SIZZLE & BUZZ" Networking event at Locke Bryan Productions.   Be your best, always, and stay cool. 
 
Sincerely, 
Jolene McMaster
Industry News--Local, Regional, and National

LOCAL 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
REGIONAL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 NATIONAL
 
 
 
 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2008
GULF COAST FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL
Mistakenly reported as being in July in the last e-newsletter, it was the deadline for submissions that occurred last month.  Celebrity Guest Erin Gray will be receiving the Cascade Lifetime Achievement Award.  The opening night Mixer (9/19) will be held at Villa Capri Restaurant, 3713 NASA Parkway in Seabrook from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.  For festival tickets, call 281-333-5804 between 9 AM and 5 PM, or go to their Web site at www.gulfcoastfilmfest.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2008
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
5TH ANNUAL BUSINESS OF FILM CONFERENCE
Co-Sponsored by Southwest Alternate Media Project (SWAMP) & Texas Accountants & Lawyers for the Arts (TALA)
Location:  RICE UNIVERSITY MEDIA CENTER
Networking Reception from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Cost:  $95 General Public, $75 SWAMP Members, TALA Members and Students; and $125 for Attorneys or Accountants receiving CLE or CPE credit.  Box lunches from Picnic will be available for an additional $10.  For confirmed speakers, please go to www.swamp.org.
 
TXMPA ANNOUNCEMENTS
LETTER FROM BOB HUDGINS, DIRECTOR, TEXAS FILM COMMISSION
Folks, the legislative season is upon us. Long before the session begins in January, much work has already been done -- and there's a great deal yet to be done -- toward making Texas' incentive program more competitive, and regaining some of the ground that Texas has lost. The only way to revise the system is through legislative action, and if it doesn't happen this session, it will be two years before we have another chance.
 
If you work in any capacity on films of any stripe; television; commercials; corporate videos; music videos; animation; or video games, you need to help us make these changes happen. You may wonder what these different production types have in common. First, they all create visual content. Secondly, they're portable industries, with no need for factories or big infrastructure to create their products, and that's why this industry can be so severely impacted by incentives offered in other states. If you offer a competitive incentive, they will come. That's been solidly proven elsewhere, at Texas' expense.

Changes will not happen without the involvement of those who work in this industry. And unfortunately, most of you have not been involved: you haven't yet joined the Texas Motion Picture Alliance.

Quite frankly, we don't have the luxury of any more time for people to think that others will take care of participating in the process. It is up to you, and you can do it right now. Join the TXMPA, participate in its calls to action, and maybe you won't have to take a job in Louisiana ever again. If you can't be bothered to help your own cause, believe me, the legislature won't bother either.

Bob Hudgins
Texas Film Commission
 

Excerpt from a LETTER FROM THE NEW TXMPA PRESIDENT DON STOKES
"It is my honor to be the newly elected President of TXMPA.  Thanks to the leadership provided by past Presidents, Hector Garcia and Meredith Stephens, and the current and past board members of our organization we have established TXMPA as an effective advocate for the moving image industry in Texas. 

"I am involved in this endeavor for many reasons.  I grew up in this industry and have been working in it for most of my life.  I love what I do and I love our industry.  I've lived through the era when Texas earned and deserved the title of "the third coast" and I've struggled and survived through lean times when work destined for Texas has been pulled away by incentives offered elsewhere.  I want to see these projects return to Texas and I want to be a part of making it happen.  Simply put, I am involved because I have to be and I hope you realize in order for it to happen you have to be, too."

Please go to www.txmpa.org, for the complete letter, and if you haven't already become a dues paying member, please help the organization and yourself out now, by doing so.  It's $50 well spent.
 

TXMPA SOUTHEAST REGION NEWS
Susan Fowler, TXMPA Southeast Regional Rep, held her first out-of-town meeting in Galveston on Wednesday, July 30th, at The Spot, for Galveston County community leaders, film/tv/game community, and members of TXMPA.  This begins her awareness campaign bringing people together to start organizing for the 2009 legislative session during which the industry representatives will push for increased incentives for Texas. 
 
In addition to Harris and Galveston Counties, the Region also includes Grimes, Hardin, Houston, Jasper, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Matagorda, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Newton, Nueces, Orange, Polk, Refugio, Sabine, San Augustine, San Patricio, Shelby, Trinity, Tyler, Waller, and Wharton Counties. 

That's a lot of ground to cover.  Susan could use some help.  Contact her at susan.fowler@sbcglobal.net if you want to help TXMPA generate support in these areas.
 

WOMEN IN FILM DALLAS:Announces a call for entries for this years 2008 CHICK FLICKS FILM FESTIVAL.  Chick Flicks showcases the talents of Texas women in narrative, documentary, animation, experimental works and music videos.  These short film submissions must be either produced or directed by a woman with Texas roots OR, for entry into our new WIFD Crew Girls category, crew members may submit a short film with a detailed explanation describing their key roles in the production.  Proceeds from ticket and entry fees benefit the WIFD Scholarship Fund.  Submissions should be postmarked no later than Friday, September 5, 2008. 
 
GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION:
1. Submit a DVD of your short, labeled with the film title, filmmakers name and total running time, must be less than 20 minutes. 
2. Include the Producer and/or Directors name, brief bio, contact address and phone. 
3. Write a brief synopsis of the film, 50 words or less.
4. Year of production. 
5. Include one production still, non-returnable, digital file on CD or print image, high resolution. 
6. SAS postcard, this will be sent to you upon receipt of your submission. 
7. Bubble pack SASE, if you would like your film copy returned to you. 
8. Check made payable to Women In Film.Dallas sent to Women In Film.Dallas, 2600 Stemmons Frwy., Ste. 117, Dallas, TX  75207. 
 
For further information regarding submissions and cost, contact Chick Flicks Festival Director, Jessica Schoenbaechler at chickflicks@wifdallas.org, or visit www.wifdallas.org.  
 
The 2008 National Film Challenge
The dates are set:  October 24-27, Early-bird registration will open on September 1st.  Plan to organize your team and register early as we limit the number of teams to 250.  And with the 48 Hour Film Project now in 70 cities across the world, we expect the biggest turnout in HFC history!

What is the National Film Challenge?  The National Film Challenge is a timed filmmaking competition where filmmaking teams have just one weekend to make a short fiction film.  Check it out here:  http://www.filmchallenge.org
 
 
Job Bank

 

 A NATIONALLY SYNDICATED COURT TV SHOW taping in Houston is accepting resumes for the following positions:Office Receptionist-Full time position, heavy phone skills, computer skills and good people skills essential.  General office duties include logging shipments, coordinating lunch orders and assisting production on tape days.   Production PA-Looking for PAs able to multi task and work under pressure.  Will be needed primarily on tape days.  Set experience, reliable transportation a plus.  Please fax resumes to 713-871-9540.  NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
 
 
ABC's KAVU-TV IN VICTORIA has an opening for a weekend sports anchor to produce and anchor their weekend sports segments. There will also be three days during the week that you will produce sports stories and/or series for weekday newscasts.  Need a strong writer and organizer, and must be familiar with shooting and editing.  Requires creative live shots that reflect activity of the event.  Must have a degree in journalism or a related field.  It requires a two-year contract.  Send a tape or DVD, resume and cover letter to Doug Tisdale, News Director, KAVU-TV, Code WSP-6, 3808 N. Navarro, Victoria, TX  77901  [July 23, 2008]
 
 
THE VICTORIA TELEVISION GROUP has an immediate opening for a Sales Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual to guide the sales efforts of two full power and four low power television stations in Texas.  ABC, NBC, FOX, MY 41, Univision, and Telemundo affiliated stations in a market that is ripe for steady growth.  Requires at least three years of local or national television sales management experience and a positive attitude.  Great company, great benefits, fantastic management team, thriving market in a great location.  Send resume and cover letter to Jeff Pryor, Victoria Television Group, Code SM-6, 3808 N. Navarro, Victoria, TX  77901, or email jpryor@victoriatelevision.com.  [July 22, 2008]
 
 
THE VICTORIA TELEVISION GROUP has an opening for a Traffic Assistant.  Thisi position requires computer knowledge, accurate data entry, filing, maintaining master tape library and impeccable customer service.  Candidate must have a positive attitude, be very dependable, detail oriented, and have excellent organizational skills.  WideOrbit traffic software experience is a plus.  Television or radio experience preferred.  Send cover letter and resume to Human Resources Manager, Victoria Television Group, Code TA-6, 3808 N. Navarro, Victoria, TX  77901.  [Aug. 6, 2008] 
 
Thank you for your continued support of WIFT Houston!
 
Contact Information
phone: 713-788-8075 		!
 
Disclaimer: 
Every effort has been made to provide accurate information, but on occasion your editor may slip up.  Our purpose here is to share quality information among WIFT's members.  WIFT Houston assumes no liability for omissions or errors, nor can it guarantee the quality of services of those mentioned herein.